The city on Sunday paid its rich tributes to the brave soldiers of India and especially the exceptional bravery of the Indian Air Force (IAF) that dismantled the terror camps of Jaish-e-Mohammad inside the territory of Pak occupied Kashmir.
While paying the rare honour to the heroics of IAF the Janpath in the weekend
At the 81st edition of the Patha Utsav, the visitors took part listened to melodious songs, storytelling sessions and performances, based on the story of IAF, Indian Armed Forces and patriotism. A beautiful Rangoli art was created by Itishree Dixit and troupe. They made it with the theme on the brave act of IAF. Portrayal of special tribute to Wing Commander Abhinandan Vartaman was also a big attraction.
Bakul Foundation had a special curated section on the exploits of the Indian Air Force, including books on the Kargil War. Indu Gupta Mahajan told the story of Operation Safed Sagar that was the code name assigned to the Indian Air Force's strike to support the ground troops during Kargil war. Well-known storyteller of city Prachitara narrated the bravery of rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat.
Whille Artecion.com made a nice Rangoli art dedicated to IAF, DPR Art Life made a model of mirage 2000 which played the most important role in the air strike in POK, along with a live sketch of Wing commander Abhinandan whose bravery has left all awestruck.
Children in the PECUC’s space saluted the valour, courage and sacrifice of Indian Air Force and gave the message of world peace.
They played and participated in art, quiz and various cultural programmes in PECUC’s space-children corner.
These apart, many organisations and groups also participated in the weekly event and paid their respect and saluted the IAF through their activities.